When the clock strikes 2:00 PM do immediately feel the urge to run into the break-room for your afternoon coffee? Are you struggling to make it through the day without needing a nap at 5:00 PM? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 15% of women and 10% of men regularly feel exhausted in the United States. The CDC also reports that one third of American adults get less than the recommended amount of sleep. That’s a lot of tired people trying to make it through the day! Did you know that not getting enough sleep is linked with a multitude of chronic diseases and conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression? Clearly, these conditions are taking a massive toll on our country, but who knew sleep had a role to play in this?! Here are 3 reasons why you might be feeling Read the full article →
Chances are you’ve noticed an assortment of plant-based patties alongside the typical ground beef burger patties in your grocery store. According to a recent Nielsen survey, 39% of Americans are actively trying to eat more plant-based foods. Interestingly, many shoppers aren’t purchasing traditional plant-based options like tofu, brown rice, and granola. Within the plant-based food space, innovation is key and a wide array of plant-based alternatives are what are catching consumer’s eye. If you’re looking to increase the amount of plant-based foods in your diet, the following options are a great starting point for your next summertime barbecue. Plant-Based BBQ Essentials Tofu Steak Aside from the fact that there is no fooling anyone who may be looking your tofu steak that it is indeed not a true steak, you can transform this soy-based product into something that tastes just like chicken! Marinate these slabs of tofu with ginger, garlic, red pepper, Read the full article →
